I Am The Sea

On November 23^rd I get the privilege to see The Who for the fourth time, yes I said fourth time, and at this concert my favourite band is going to play my favourite album from start to finish. Quadrophenia is so honestly so much more to me than just a record, it is what got me through grade 12 and University, it my number one desert island disc and it is such a part of who I am. This is why I have decided to take the days leading up to the concert and write about each song on the album. This might be a crazy undertaking, but I feel like it is going to get me even more excited about the show, although right now I’m not sure how that could be possible.

The first song on Quadrophenia isn’t actually a song but more of an introduction. The sounds of the sea are what fill the speakers with Roger Daltrey’s voice echoing the themes that are played throughout the album. I love this opening because it instills this feeling that there is more to this album than just songs; that there is a story. This is how the tone of the album is set; it introduces the themes in a way that makes you think. Once you listen to the album you are able to figure out what this opening really is and what is really means. It’s like in a movie when at the beginning they show a scene that is the ending to show that the movie is happening in flashback. That is what Quadrophenia is, it is a flashback, and the main character is remembering the events that have led him to this point.

So, here we go. I have undertaken a crazy project and I hope that you enjoy reading about it. If you haven’t heard Quadrophenia yet…what are waiting for? Kidding, I hope that this introduces to a great album and that you enjoy it!

 

This clip I believe is from the movie, the words they have a bottom of screen are from the liner notes.